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2005 Chevrolet Express recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 6, 202323V247000 | Electrical system: wiringAn overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V247000
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| Jul 29, 200909V307000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityA LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V307000
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| Jul 6, 200909V272000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityTHE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V272000
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| Jul 6, 200909V270000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityTHE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V270000
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| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Feb 6, 200909V050000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityA LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V050000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Express Cutaway Van, Express. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component59
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 22 |
| Structure | 12 | 20 |
| Tires | 7 | 12 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 10 |
| Suspension | 5 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Power train | 4 | 7 |
| Air bags | 3 | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 3 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tires
“LT245/75R16. Driving north on I-77 around Charlotte, NC around 7:40 PM and the tire blew out. I saw in my left rearview mirror the treads roll off the right side of the highway. I did not run over anything.”
- Service brakes
“I was driving and out of no where my brakes “ all four wheels “ locked up as if I was hauling a heavy load . I put on my hazard lights to warn the semi behind me.”
- Air bags
“I was in a front end Collison due to a brake failure and when I have a steel gate at about 30 mph no airbag deployed. Car was towed by the Upper Darby Police Department and it is totaled. I sustained injuries.”
Other Chevrolet Express model years
- 200910 recalls27 complaints
- 200812 recalls44 complaints
- 20077 recalls41 complaints
- 200618 recalls46 complaints
- 20059 recalls59 complaints
- 20048 recalls57 complaints
- 200311 recalls101 complaints
- 20020 recalls69 complaints
- 20012 recalls63 complaints
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2005 Chevrolet Express recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Express have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Express. The most recent, 23V247000 (reported April 6, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Chevrolet Express recalls for?
The largest group is equipment adaptive/mobility, with 5 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Chevrolet Express?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Chevrolet Express?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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